September 2, 2025

Fall Edition—Issue 1

Good Morning L&C Students!

Today kicks off the fall semester and new academic year, and I hope you woke up feeling all the potential of a new year. It’s one of my favorite parts of the year as we welcome new students into our community and help them to find ways to plug into the many opportunities to get involved on campus and shape the Lewis & Clark experience.

First year students, welcome to The Bark newsletter. It will hit your inbox every Monday with updates, events, and news from the division of Student Life and beyond (and maybe a playlist). To our sophomores and juniors, welcome back to another year! Keep your momentum up and enjoy reconnecting with peers after the summer break and help us to show our newest community members how it’s done. Seniors, welcome to that final lap. In my four years at L&C I have been continually impressed by how hard our seniors work, and the quality and complexity of scholarship and leadership they bring to our campus.

Our year kicks off with SEE Fair this Friday from 3-5pm on the academic quad, where our student organizations will be on full display, as well as the selection of the new L&C mascot. Tomorrow we’ll announce the finalists and voting will start in just over a week!

Lastly, as we enter this year I find it important to underscore some of what is special about our community, like the peer support and advocacy we have on campus. Whether it is our student organizations, our student leaders, or a culture of dialogue and genuine curiosity we know that our collective engagement and efforts as a community make us stronger and more resilient.

This fall, look for me Tuesdays at 3:30pm in the Trail Room for my office hours, or swing by the Vice President for Student Life / Dean of Students office in East Hall 101 to say hello or make use of some of our study spots during the day, Monday through Friday.

And again, welcome to a new year at L&C, we hope it’s golden!

Best,

Dr. Benjamin C. Meoz,
Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students

Dear Students,

Welcome to a new academic year! I am so glad you are here and part of our vibrant community. Each year brings fresh opportunities to learn, connect, and grow. I look forward to meeting many of you along the way.

To help us stay connected, I invite you to join me at several events throughout the year:

Open Office Hours
Drop by for conversation—whether you’d like to ask questions, raise an issue that matters to you, or share exciting news about your studies or program.

Coffee Chats
Come say hello, bring your questions or ideas, or simply enjoy good company over a cup of coffee. Complimentary coffee and snacks will be provided, and it’s a wonderful way to engage in open dialogue. Like office hours, these sessions are not intended to bypass our regular decision-making channels, but they are meant to foster connection and conversation.

Meals in Fields Dining Room
My wife and I regularly enjoy meals in the Bon to better connect with students. Please don’t hesitate to come sit with us, we’d love to share a table and hear about your experiences on campus.

Keep an eye out for announcements with dates and details for these events. This community is made stronger by your voices, your ideas, and your presence. I look forward to seeing you, hearing from you, and building an engaged and supportive year together.

With warm regards,

Dr. Robin Holmes-Sullivan,
President

This time of year, scammers target students with fake job offers that may look like they come from L&C faculty or staff. Remember: legitimate Lewis & Clark jobs will always come from an @lclark.edu email address. Learn more.

The deadline to change your fall 2025 meal plan is 5pm on Friday, Sept. 5th. Please change your meal plan on the housing portal or send an email to living@lclark.edu.

Here are the upcoming home athletic events! For more details, visit https://lcpioneers.com/calendar 

Sept. 4th, Men's Soccer vs Whitter College, 7pm, Wilson Field

Sept. 5th, Women's Volleyball vs Schreiner University, 7pm, Pamplin

Sept. 6th, Women's Soccer vs Northwest University, 1pm, Wilson Field

Sept. 6th, Men's Soccer vs Northwest University, 3:30pm, Wilson Field

Sept. 6th, Women's Volleyball vs Macalester College, 4pm, Pamplin

Sept. 6th, Women's Volleyball vs Colorado College, 6:3pm, Pamplin

Sept. 7th, Women's Soccer vs UC Santa Cruz, 10am, Wilson Field

All September send the Career Center your resume and receive personalized tips to help make your next application competitive! Review full details.

Auditions for the fall 2025 production season begin Sept. 3rd. All students, regardless of major, are welcome to participate. Learn more. Stop by Fir Acres on Tuesday September 2nd, 5:30-6:30pm, for the Theatre Department Meet & Greet!

The adidas Employee Store is happy to share their exclusive 50% off employee discount through Sept. 30th. To get in, present the flyer and bring your L&C student ID.

L&C Crew is looking for first-year and sophomore students to join the crew team this year. No experience needed! If you are interested in being outside, being on the water, and learning something new with a great community of people you should learn to row. New Rower interest meeting will be on 9/8 at 3:30pm in Pamplin and we will stop taking new rowers on 9/16.

Lewis & Clark is excited to announce the successful launch of The Hive—a digital portal designed to help students stay connected and engaged. By fall semester 2025, The Hive will be live for all students across the undergraduate, graduate, and law campuses.  Access The Hive HERE and watch this brief video for more information.

As we prepare for the new academic year, please take a moment to review these important updates from the Office of Transportation and Parking.

Sept. 2, 2025
6pm
Upper Griswold Parking Lot (C)

EAR (Experiential Art Research) Forest Run

A community trail run, followed by live sound performance from Portland based duo Methods Body. 

Sept. 6, 2025
6-7pm
Sequoia Gear Warehouse

Open House: Kickoff Party! Leadership Trail Mix

Join us for our first event of the year! This social open house is a great way to meet other people interested in College Outdoors, learn about the leadership trail, AND make your own trail mix!

Sept. 5, 2025
1-3pm
Academic Quad

SEE (Student Engagement Extravaganza) Fair

Connect with fellow L&C peers and learn about student organizations/clubs!

Sept. 6, 2025
1-3pm
SOA (Stewart-Odell-Akin) lawn

SEE Market

Learn about local organizations, community vendors, and student vendors.

Central Oregon’s Deschutes River features seven major whitewater rapids (rated Class 3+) in ten miles, making this one of the premier rafting rivers in the state! Each raft will have a river guide steering the boat, and you’ll get to help paddle through the exciting rapids and calm stretches of water between them. Learn more.

Ever wanted to learn how to surf? Join us as we head to the Oregon Coast to play in the waves and enjoy the sandy beaches. Participants need to be good swimmers prepared to learn the basics of surfing. Fees include transportation, leadership, meals (for those with a meal plan), gear rental and a hands-on professional lesson. Learn more.

Explore the trails of the Northwest’s most active volcano and observe close-up the aftermath and natural recovery since the 1980 eruption that blew the top off this iconic mountain. Discover great views, ripe huckleberries, and stunning scenery at this national monument, known to indigenous people as the beautiful lady Loowit. Learn more.

Treat yourself to a peaceful weekend of canoeing and camping in the heart of the Mt. Hood National Forest at Timothy Lake. Just under two hours from campus, Timothy Lake is one of Oregon’s most beautiful alpine lakes. This trip is designed to be beginner-friendly and low-stress—ideal for anyone looking to unwind in nature, learn the basics of canoeing, or simply enjoy a fun and social weekend outdoors. Learn more.

Office of the Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students

East Hall 101

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